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CONFIDENTIAL

Dec. 11, 1999

Personal Injury (Vehicular)
Auto v. Auto
Left Turn Collision

Confidential

Settlement –  $100,000

Judge

Derek W. Hunt

Court

Orange Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Mark J. Peacock


Defendant

Gregory J. Augustine


Facts

On Oct. 22, 1998, the plaintiff, a 32-year-old student, was traveling north on Berry Street in the City of Brea when defendant made a left turn in front of plaintiff's car, resulting in the collision. The plaintiff thereafter filed this action against the defendant based on negligence.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. Section 998 offer to compromise for the policy limits. After certain discovery was conducted, defendant accepted this offer.

Specials in Evidence

$33,679.74

Damages

Both vehicles declared total loss.

Injuries

The plaintiff suffered left clavicle fracture, small broad based disc protrusions at C4-5, C5-6 and C6-7.


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